Tag Archives: Arab terrorism

The Post I Didn’t Want To Write

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Shimona from the Palace

Today is Tu b’Av, often described (rather inaccurately) as “the Jewish Valentine’s Day“. The shops are filled with love-themed gifts, such as heart-shaped cushions, and sexy underwear decorated with hearts (as with the overly-commercialised St. Valentine’s Day in the West, … Continue reading →

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Terror in the ‘Hood

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Shimona from the Palace

This week saw the return of Arab terrorism to my Jerusalem neighbourhood. On Sunday, an Arab resident of the nearby neighbourhood of Jabel Mukaber drove a truck into a group of young IDF cadets who were visiting the popular Promenade at … Continue reading →

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Not What I Planned To Write (2)

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Shimona from the Palace

Once again, I had planned to tell you all about my latest field trip in the “929 on the map” course I am taking at Yad Yitzhak Ben Zvi. And, once again, the murderous activities of “Palestinian” terrorists have forced a … Continue reading →

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Christmas Stocking Fillers and (Post) Boxing Day Delights

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Shimona from the Palace

Growing up in London, Christmas was difficult to ignore, even though we ourselves did not celebrate the holiday – what with the decorations in Oxford and Regent Street, the giant Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square and, of course, year after year, the … Continue reading →

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Keeping Score

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Shimona from the Palace

In the wake of the horrifying murder of 16-year-old Muhammed Abu Khdeir, apparently by Jewish extremists out to avenge the murders of the three Israeli teenagers, I have seen comments by Israelis who, while having at least the grace to condemn … Continue reading →

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